Replacing one sheet of ice with turf fields year-round at the Bay County Civic Arena seems like a no-brainer. Making this switch would bring in more revenue by allowing the arena to be used by a larger population. Turf fields are of use to soccer, indoor lacrosse, football and baseball programs, along with other recreational purposes, where ice rinks are more limited in their relevance.

It was estimated that a total of $95,424 could be saved annually. This money could be used to better the facility in the future and help to continue enlarging profits, or could be given to the state to support the meager recreation dollars in other areas, such as on sheriff's departments that may rank higher on the priority list.

Finally, the prompt construction, set to begin in June if the plan goes through, seems to be beneficial, bringing about change nearly immediately, to be ready only six months later for the busy winter indoor season. Drago Dumbovic has $90,000 ready to invest into the building, as well as the responsibility of staffing the new arena and concession stand, saving the state and company money.